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How To Create The Perfect Cheese Wedding Cake Tower


Bottom part of a cheese wedding cake featuring cheddar with grape and kumquat decoartions on a wooden plinth

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels more “you” and less cookie-cutter, a traditional sponge cake might not hit the spot. So how about something a little more savoury, a little more unexpected... like a wedding cake made entirely of cheese?

Yes, we’re talking full wheels of the good stuff, stacked high and looking fabulous. Here’s how to make it just right:


Wooden plinth with a rustic wedding cheese cake tower

How Much Cheese Do We Actually Need ?


That depends on when you’re serving it.

💛 After dinner ? Aim for about 100–150g per person.

🧀 Evening grazing table ? You’ll want more—around 200–250g per guest.

Trust us, dancing and mingling builds up an appetite.


Cheese wedding cake tower decorated with red grapes and figs

Serving It Up


There are a couple of ways to go about this:

  • Ask your caterer or venue team to pre-slice the cheese for easy grab-and-go portions.

  • Or, embrace the DIY spirit and leave out a few small cheese knives so guests can help themselves. (Bonus: the cheese lasts longer when left in larger blocks or wheels, and it won’t dry out so quickly.)


Grapes and figs decorating the base of a cheese wedding cake tower

What Goes With It ?


The beauty of a cheese cake is the freedom to pair it with whatever you love. A few crowd-pleasing options:

  • Fresh grapes, figs, or even a handful of quirky kumquats

  • Crunchy celery and carrot sticks

  • Chutneys, pickles, and a mix of savoury crackers

  • Maybe even some cured meats for the meat-lovers among your guests

There’s no wrong answer here—make it personal.



Building Your Cheese Tower


Start strong. Literally.

Your base layer should be a sturdy, mature cheddar or something similarly firm—it needs to carry the weight of the tower.

From there, mix it up with different textures, shapes, and colours. A soft brie, a blue, maybe something with a funky rind for visual drama. Three to four layers is the sweet spot for both stability and style.



One Last Tip: Let Your Wedding Cheese Cake Tower Breathe


Cheese tastes best at room temperature. So make sure to take it out of the fridge with enough time to warm up before serving—it’ll be creamier, tastier, and way easier to slice.


Whether you’re full-on fromage fanatics or just want a quirky twist on tradition, a cheese wedding cake is a surefire way to impress your guests and make your celebration deliciously memorable.


Thinking of going the cheese route ? We’d love to hear about your plans!


Want an easy to follow guide to create your own Wedding Cheese Tower ?



Prefer the idea of a more traditional sweet wedding cake ? Then this blog post will help.


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